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AIDS virus particles, TEM
AIDS virus particles (blue and green) budding from the surface of a T4 lymphocyte cell, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV infects T4 lymphocytes, and uses their own cellular machinery to make more copies of HIV. These copies then burst out of the cell, killing it and infecting others. T4 lymphocytes are white blood cells, and an important part of the immune system. AIDS severely damages the immune system, making normally harmless infections potentially fatal. There is no cure
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This print showcases the intricate world of AIDS virus particles under a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The image reveals the blue and green HIV particles budding from the surface of a T4 lymphocyte cell, providing a visual representation of how this devastating disease operates within the human body. AIDS, short for acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus specifically targets T4 lymphocytes, which are crucial white blood cells responsible for maintaining our immune system. Once inside these cells, HIV manipulates their own cellular machinery to replicate itself. Eventually, an overwhelming number of viral copies burst out from the infected cell, leading to its destruction while simultaneously infecting others. The consequences of AIDS are severe as it severely damages the immune system. Infections that would typically be harmless become potentially fatal due to compromised immunity. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for this disease. This mesmerizing photograph not only highlights the biological aspects but also serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS. It underscores both the complexity and urgency in understanding and combating this global health crisis.
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